Big Blue View - 2013 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Tracking trends for the New York GiantsYour place for year-round New York Giants discussion and informationhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47371/bigblueview_fave.png2013-04-26T10:42:18-04:00http://www.bigblueview.com/rss/stream/36390232013-04-26T10:42:18-04:002013-04-26T10:42:18-04:002013 NFL Mock Draft: A prediction for rounds 2, 3
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<p>Jesse Bartolis mocks Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown to the Giants in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. </p> <p>The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft is in the books and teams have re-set their boards for all of the action of the second and third rounds. Many of us were disappointed with the first round pick, but fear not because two teams that pick in front of the Giants won't be picking (the Browns lost their pick in the supplemental draft and the Saints forfeited their pick from "Bounty-Gate"). It is well within the realm of possibility that the Giants select a higher-rated player on my board, and many other big boards at No. 49 than they did with first-round pick Justin Pugh, especially if one or more quarterbacks come off the board. I think everyone will be happy with the picks I made in this mock, but we will see if they come to fruition.</p>
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<h5>Round 2</h5>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2935" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/jacksonvillejaguars/profile?team=JAC">Jacksonville Jaguars </a>- Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2936" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF">San Francisco 49ers</a> <br>(from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2937" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/kansascitychiefs/profile?team=KC">Kansas City Chiefs</a>) - Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2938" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI">Philadelphia Eagles </a>- Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">4 (36)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2939" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/detroitlions/profile?team=DET">Detroit Lions</a> - Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">5 (37)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2940" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/cincinnatibengals/profile?team=CIN">Cincinnati Bengals</a> -- Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama<br>(from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2941" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/oaklandraiders/profile?team=OAK">Oakland Raiders</a>)</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">6 (38)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2942" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/arizonacardinals/profile?team=ARI">Arizona Cardinals </a>- Damontre Moore, OLB, Texas A and M</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2943" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/clevelandbrowns/profile?team=CLE">Cleveland Browns</a> (exercised pick in Supplemental Draft)</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">8 (39)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2944" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newyorkjets/profile?team=NYJ">New York Jets</a> - Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">9 (40)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2945" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN">Tennessee Titans</a> - Blidi Wreh Wilson, CB, UCONN</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">10 (41)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2946" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF">Buffalo Bills </a><span style="font-size: 11px;">- Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee</span>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">11 (42)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2947" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/oaklandraiders/profile?team=OAK">Oakland Raiders</a> (from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2948" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA">Miami Dolphins</a>) - Margus Hunt, DE, SMU</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2949" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/tampabaybuccaneers/profile?team=TB">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> - Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford Cardinal</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2950" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/carolinapanthers/profile?team=CAR">Carolina Panthers</a> - Robert Woods, WR, USC</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2951" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO">New Orleans Saints</a> (forfeited)</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">15 (45)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2952" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/sandiegochargers/profile?team=SD">San Diego Chargers</a> -- Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2953" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF">Buffalo Bills</a> (from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2954" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/st.louisrams/profile?team=STL">St. Louis Rams</a>) - Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2955" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL">Dallas Cowboys </a>- Kawann Short, DT, Purdue</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2956" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT">Pittsburgh Steelers </a>- Keenan Allen, WR, California</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">19 (49)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2957" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newyorkgiants/profile?team=NYG">New York Giants</a> - Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">20 (50)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2958" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/chicagobears/profile?team=CHI">Chicago Bears </a>- Jonathan Banks, CB, Mississippi State</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2959" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/washingtonredskins/profile?team=WAS">Washington Redskins</a> - Philip Thomas, S, Fresno State</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2960" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandpatriots/profile?team=NE">New England Patriots</a><span style="font-size: 11px;"> (from </span><a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2961" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/minnesotavikings/profile?team=MIN">Minnesota Vikings</a><span style="font-size: 11px;">) - Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State</span>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2962" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/cincinnatibengals/profile?team=CIN">Cincinnati Bengals </a><span style="font-size: 11px;">- David Amerson, CB, North Carolina State</span>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">24 (54)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2963" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA">Miami Dolphins</a> <br>(from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2964" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/profile?team=IND">Indianapolis Colts</a>) -- Trade* to Kansas City -- Jesse Williams, DL, Alabama</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">25 (55)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2965" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/greenbaypackers/profile?team=GB">Green Bay Packers </a>- Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2966" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/seattleseahawks/profile?team=SEA">Seattle Seahawks </a>- Larry Warford, G, Kentucky</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2967" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/houstontexans/profile?team=HOU">Houston Texans </a>- Menelik Watson, T, Florida State</td>
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<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; font-size: 11px;" valign="top">28 (58)</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2968" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/denverbroncos/profile?team=DEN">Denver Broncos </a>- Dwayne Gatz, CB, UCONN</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2969" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandpatriots/profile?team=NE">New England Patriots </a>- Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2970" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL">Atlanta Falcons</a> - Corey Lemonier, OLB, Auburn</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88; text-decoration: underline;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2971" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF">San Francisco 49ers </a>- Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State</td>
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<p><a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2972" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL">Baltimore Ravens </a>- Kevin Minter, LB, LSU</p>
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<h5>Round 3</h5>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2796" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/kansascitychiefs/profile?team=KC">Kansas City Chiefs </a>- Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2797" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/jacksonvillejaguars/profile?team=JAC">Jacksonville Jaguars </a>- Sio Moore, LB, UCONN</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2798" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/detroitlions/profile?team=DET">Detroit Lions</a> - Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas Pine Bluff</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2799" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/oaklandraiders/profile?team=OAK">Oakland Raiders</a><span style="font-size: 11px;"> - John Jenkins, DL, Georgia</span>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2800" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI">Philadelphia Eagles </a>- D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2801" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/clevelandbrowns/profile?team=CLE">Cleveland Browns </a>- Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2802" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/arizonacardinals/profile?team=ARI">Arizona Cardinals </a>- Brennan Williams, OL,North Carolina</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2803" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN">Tennessee Titans</a> - Giovanni Bernard, RB, North Carolina</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2804" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/st.louisrams/profile?team=STL">St. Louis Rams </a>- Alex Okafor, DE, Texas</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2805" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newyorkjets/profile?team=NYJ">New York Jets</a> - Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2807" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL">Dallas Cowboys </a>-<br>(from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2808" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF"> 49ers</a> through <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2809" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/carolinapanthers/profile?team=CAR">Panthers</a>)-Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2810" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO">New Orleans Saints </a>- Cornelius Washington, OLB, Georgia</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2811" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/sandiegochargers/profile?team=SD">San Diego Chargers </a>- Brian Schwenke, OL, California</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2812" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA">Miami Dolphins </a>- Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2813" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF">Buffalo Bills</a> (from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2814" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/st.louisrams/profile?team=STL">St. Louis Rams</a>) - Christine Michael, RB, Texas A & M</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2815" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT">Pittsburgh Steelers </a>- Gavin Esocbar, TE, San Diego State</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2817" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newyorkgiants/profile?team=NYG">New York Giants</a> - Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2818" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA">Miami Dolphins</a> <br>(from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2819" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/chicagobears/profile?team=CHI">Chicago Bears</a>) - Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2820" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandpatriots/profile?team=NE">New England Patriots</a> (from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2821" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/minnesotavikings/profile?team=MIN">Minnesota Vikings</a>) - Sanders Cummings, CB, Georgia</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2822" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/cincinnatibengals/profile?team=CIN">Cincinnati Bengals </a>- Dallas Thomas, OL, Tennessee</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2823" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/washingtonredskins/profile?team=WAS">Washington Redskins</a> - Jordan Reed, TE, Florida Gators</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2824" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/profile?team=IND">Indianapolis Colts</a> - Brandon McGee, CB, Miami-</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2825" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/seattleseahawks/profile?team=SEA">Seattle Seahawks </a>- Jonathan Franklin, RB, UCLA</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2826" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/greenbaypackers/profile?team=GB">Green Bay Packers </a>- Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2827" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/houstontexans/profile?team=HOU">Houston Texans </a>- Jamie Collins, LB, Southern MIssissippi</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2828" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/denverbroncos/profile?team=DEN">Denver Broncos</a> - Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2829" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandpatriots/profile?team=NE">New England Patriots </a>- Chase Thomas, LB, Stanford Cardinal</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2830" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/st.louisrams/profile?team=STL">St. Louis Rams</a> (from <a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2831" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL">Atlanta </a>) - Oday Aboushi, T, Virginia</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2832" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF">San Francisco 49ers</a> - Vance McDonald, TE, Rice</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2833" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL">Baltimore Ravens</a> - David Bakhitari, OL, Colorado</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2834" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/houstontexans/profile?team=HOU">Houston Texans</a> (compensatory selection) - Barrett Jones, OL, Alabama</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2835" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/kansascitychiefs/profile?team=KC">Kansas City Chiefs</a> (compensatory selection) - Mike Glennon, <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>QB, North Carolina</td>
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<a style="color: #364c88;" id="yui_3_5_0_2_1366949044525_2836" href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN">Tennessee Titans</a> (compensatory selection) - Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois</td>
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https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/26/4268460/2013-nfl-mock-draft-day-2-rounds-2-and-3-new-york-giants-arthur-brownJesse Bartolis2013-04-25T11:36:43-04:002013-04-25T11:36:43-04:00Final Mock Draft Roundup: One last look
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<p>Here is one final look at who the analysts believe the Giants will select Thursday night in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.</p> <p>Here is one final round of mock drafts for you before the real 2013 NFL Draft begins Thursday night.</p>
<p>Draft Countdown, where Scott Wright has been one of the most accurate draft forecasters over the past six or seven years, joins the Tank Carradine party, selecting the Florida State defensive end for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> with the 19th overall pick. <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-B.php">Wright explains</a>:</p>
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<p>The G-Men place a major emphasis on the defensive line and have a tendency to select pass rushers early in the draft even when it appears they are set at the position. With <span>Osi Umenyiora</span> no longer in the picture don’t be surprised if New York goes that route once again. Cornellius "Tank" Carradine is a former junior college standout who was enjoying a breakout senior campaign before a late season knee injury complicated matters. Prior to getting hurt it appeared as though Carradine might be ticketed for the Top 10 overall. The good news is Tank’s ahead of schedule in his rehab and was even able to work out for scouts shortly before the draft, alleviating concerns about his health and putting him back into the first round mix. The Giants are said to be quite high on Carradine and could afford to be patient, working him in slowly behind <span>Jason Pierre-Paul</span> and <span>Justin Tuck</span>. While not a dynamic edge rusher Carradine is big and powerful with a great motor. Tank Carradine | Florida St. Seminoles Carradine’s former teammate Bjoern Werner could be an alternative as well. If Alabama OT D.J. Fluker were to somehow fall this far the Giants would most likely sprint to the podium because <span>David Diehl</span> is getting old and he is exactly the type of big, mauling blocker that they seem to prefer. This organization doesn’t seem to feel linebacker is a position worth expending major resources on but there are exceptions to every rule so Alec Ogletree of Georgia and Manti Te’o of Notre Dame could at least be in the discussion.</p>
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<p>Wright has the Giants selecting Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown in the second round (49th overall) and Kent State offensive guard Brian Winters in the third round (81st overall).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/24/4249678/2013-nfl-mock-draft-ezekiel-ansah-matt-barkley">Matthew Fairburn </a>of Mocking The Draft gives the Giants Alabama right tackle D.J. Fluker. MTD's Dan Kadar <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/25/4263514/2013-nfl-mock-draft-eric-fisher">sticks with Carradine</a>.</p>
<p>Over at ESPN, <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9204586/2013-nfl-draft-mel-kiper-offers-final-mock-draft-projection">Mel Kiper</a> gives the Giants Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden. <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9208719/2013-nfl-draft-todd-mcshay-final-first-round-projection">Todd McShay</a> goes with Bjoern Werner.</p>
<p>-- Don't forget <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/24/4244284/2013-nfl-mock-draft-big-blue-view-new-york-giants-tank-carradine">Ed's mock</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/25/4263338/2013-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-giants-big-blue-view">Jesse's mock</a>.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/25/4265240/2013-nfl-mock-draft-final-roundup-kiper-mcshay-scott-wright-tank-carradine-dj-hayden-flukerEd Valentine2013-04-25T07:46:01-04:002013-04-25T07:46:01-04:002013 NFL Mock Draft: Jesse's final version
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<p>Jesse Bartolis takes one more stab at predicting the 2013 NFL Draft with a final mock draft.</p> <p>I did a New York Giants<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/22/4248722/2013-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-giants-7-round-mock-draft" target="_blank"> seven-round mock draft</a> earlier in the week, but I just couldn't get rid of this itch. I had to know how many picks I would get wrong if I did a full first-round mock draft. I've done well in The Huddle Report the last two years because I follow one simple philosophy: the draft never turns out the way we expect -- so in general I don't make too many obvious picks and I've hit on a few peculiar ones like <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/9622/jake-locker" class="sbn-auto-link">Jake Locker</a> to the Tennessee Titans, Adrian Claiborne to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a few others that were surprising. However, usually there is a consensus top five which helps a lot, but this year that's not the case. I could start with a miss on the first pick and miss the rest of the way out -- which would also be impressive from my point of view.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;"></span>Without further ado -- my final mock (which won't be submitted to THR this year because BBV didn't get an invitation this year whereas NFLmocks did. Hopefully next year).</p>
<p>The pick number where a player is selected doesn't matter, it's just the team and the fit. The Huddle Report scoring system -- for anyone interested -- is player in round 1 point, player with correct team an additional 2 points. Therefore, if Chiefs take Fisher it's worth 3 points -- if they don't and Fisher goes in the first round it's worth 1 point. Top score is generally in the 45-50 range</p>
<p>Remember last year there were 16 trades, and I'd expect at least 10-12 so the order won't matter by the end of Thursday night, anyway.</p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 9px;"><b>1. Kansas City Chiefs - Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan</b></span></p>
<p>Something is brewing here with this pick. Dane Brugler (CBS), Daniel Jeremiah (NFL network), <a href="#" class="sbn-auto-link">Mike Mayock</a> (NFL Network), I think Adam Schefter mentioned this was a possible pick. Ed went with Joeckel so between the two of us we'll get this pick right! [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/23/3906674/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-eric-fisher-central-michigan-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>2. Jacksonville Jaguars - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115454/luke-joeckel" class="sbn-auto-link">Luke Joeckel</a>, OT, Texas A&M</b></p>
<p>I've been on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37406/dion-jordan" class="sbn-auto-link">Dion Jordan</a> bandwagon for a long time here, but then I thought to myself Gus Bradley was with Seattle and the first thing Pete Carroll did when he got there was stabilized the offensive line (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8477/russell-okung" class="sbn-auto-link">Russell Okung</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78283/james-carpenter" class="sbn-auto-link">James Carpenter</a>, and John Moffit in the first two rounds between the 2010 and 2011 drafts), before they started to go over to the defense and quarterback (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/10512/matt-flynn" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Flynn</a> and Russell Wilson). I think Dion Jordan makes a ton of sense here, though. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/14/3857900/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-luke-joeckel-texas-am-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p>Watch out for: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112942/ezekiel-ansah" class="sbn-auto-link">Ezekiel Ansah</a></p>
<p><b>3. Oakland Raiders - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114734/star-lotulelei" class="sbn-auto-link">Star Lotulelei</a>, DT, Utah</b></p>
<p>My reasoning on this is simple. It looks like it's either Lotulelei or Floyd and Lotulelei is the better player. He's about as safe a pick as there is. The Raiders are also likely to move back if they can since they've had essentially no picks since Al Davis left the draft pick cupboard bare. I think someone moves up here for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/87274/lane-johnson" class="sbn-auto-link">Lane Johnson</a> as well. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/18/3880804/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-star-lotulelei-dt-utah-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>4. Philadelphia Eagles - Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon</b></p>
<p>Maybe they go offensive line, but that doesn't' make sense to me. It seems more like a smokescreen to try and get Arizona or someone to move up here. I'm not taking the bait. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/1/3940504/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-dion-jordan-de-oregon-ducks-scouting-report/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Lions</b></p>
<p>They have age along the defensive line and Ansah has the potential to be special. The defensive end depth in this draft is not particularly special. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/7/3963134/2013-nfl-draft-scouting-report--ezekiel-ansah-dl-byu-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>6. Cleveland Browns - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112706/dee-milliner" class="sbn-auto-link">Dee Milliner</a>, CB, Alabama</b></p>
<p>This pick worries me because of the reports that he has had five surgeries, which could make teams nervous. He could be a draft day faller. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/24/3910834/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-dee-milliner-cb-alabama-scouting-report-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>7. Arizona Cardinals - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78718/barkevious-mingo" class="sbn-auto-link">Barkevious Mingo</a>, OLB, LSU</b></p>
<p>Remember my number one rule when making a final mock draft -- nothing ever goes according to plan. EVERYONE has mocked an offensive linemen to the Cardinals. Consensus is one thing, unanimous picks scare me. The Cardinals will get a heavy dose of Russell Wilson and CK7 out West and they could use an athletic play maker. Mingo is supremely talented AND teams love his personality and think he has a passion for the game. I think he goes higher than people expect. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/14/3979738/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-barkevious-mingo-de-olb-lsu-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>8. Buffalo Bills - Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia</b></p>
<p>I'm fairly confident the Bills take <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib" class="sbn-auto-link">Ryan Nassib</a> here because I live in Western New York, my wife is a big Bills fan and they've become my adopted second team so I know in depth how inept they are. When the BIlls pass on Geno Smith for Ryan Nassib it'll be the most recent of their many mistakes.</p>
<p><b>9. New York Jets - Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse</b></p>
<p>EVERY year, media and draftniks like myself talk about how teams won't take a "second-round quarterback" in the first round. And every year (Jake Locker, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/4827/christian-ponder" class="sbn-auto-link">Christian Ponder</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8399/brandon-weeden" class="sbn-auto-link">Brandon Weeden</a>, etc, etc) a team takes a quarterback. Now I'm not saying the Jets take Nassib here, they could look to trade back, but their biggest need is quarterback. They have been checking every quarterback out in the whole pre-draft process. I think it's 50/50 they take a QB in the first two rounds. They reportedly like Nassib and he's a favorite of many respected draft guys.</p>
<p>1<b>0. Tennessee Titans - Johnathan Cooper, G, UNC</b></p>
<p>The Titans take the first guard off the board. I was watching the NFL Network mock draft special and what stuck out to me was that Brian Billick mentioned how difficult it would be for him to take a guard -- I believe that's the feeling for most franchises in the NFL -- and why as I said Monday I think Warmack will be available when the Giants pick. But the Titans head coach was a former offensive linemen and the Titans really want to make sure they give Jake Locker all they can to help him succeed so they don't have to blow up and start over. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013/1/22/3902944/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-jonathan-cooper-g-unc-scouting-report/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>11. San Diego Chargers - Lane Johnson, T, Oklahoma</b></p>
<p>Is this the team that trades up and grabs Lane Johnson? The Chargers incompetence has allowed them to lose all of their offensive play makers and offensive linemen has hurt Philip Rivers career and they have to do something this year. I believe some team is moving up to get Johnson -- my guess is here. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/28/3923252/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-lane-johnson-ot-oklahoma-sooners-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>12. Miami Dolphins - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84675/tyler-eifert" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Eifert</a>, TE, Notre Dame</b></p>
<p>The Dolphins are all in this year. I think they would trade up for Lane Johnson, and had them doing it initially, but I think they could grab <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/5508/branden-albert" class="sbn-auto-link">Branden Albert</a> via trade from the Kansas City chiefs and make another pick here. Head coach Joe Philbin has a reputation of clamping down on character concerns and Eifert is squeaky clean. Dolphin beat writers keep sneaking his name into things so I'll take the bait. Cornerback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/87393/xavier-rhodes" class="sbn-auto-link">Xavier Rhodes</a> makes a TON of sense and might even be the more likely pick. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/3/7/4073032/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-tyler-eifert-te-notre-dame-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>13. New York Jets - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84134/tavon-austin" class="sbn-auto-link">Tavon Austin</a>, WR, West Virginia</b></p>
<p>I think Austin has become over-rated. He's a dynamic player, but he's not <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/4645/c-j-spiller" class="sbn-auto-link">C.J. Spiller</a> because he's not going to touch the ball nearly as much. He's also tiny -- he's smaller than <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/9008/desean-jackson" class="sbn-auto-link">DeSean Jackson</a> and not as fast. The Jets are supposedly interested in him, though. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/6/4186418/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-tavon-austin-west-virginia-new-york-giants-victor-cruz-hakeem-nicks/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>14. Carolina Panthers - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134326/sheldon-richardson" class="sbn-auto-link">Sheldon Richardson</a>, DT, Missouri</b></p>
<p>This is a consensus picks of sorts that just makes sense to me. They need a defensive tackle and Richardson is the best player available. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/4/3946996/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-sheldon-richardson-dt-missouri-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>15. New Orleans Saints - Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia</b></p>
<p>Defense, defense, defense, but the question is where? Their outside linebackers for their new 3-4 system are nothing special. I love Xavier Rhodes and he makes sense here as well. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/17/3878470/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-jarvis-jones-de-olb-georgia-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>16. St. Louis Rams - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113383/alec-ogletree" class="sbn-auto-link">Alec Ogletree</a>, LB, Georgia</b></p>
<p>Fisher will take risks on character guys -- my affinity for Ogletree is well documented. The Rams weak-side linebacker today is someone called Jo-Lonn Dunbar. Talk about an upgrade. Ogletree is as talented as anyone in the draft, and for a draft that lacks elite play makers Ogletree should be taken in the top 20 picks. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/5/3954244/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-alec-ogletree-lb-Georgia-scouting-report-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State <br></b></p>
<p>Who are the Steelers cornerbacks? Cortez Allen and Ike Taylor? That's solid, but meh. Rhodes can play cornerback or possibly safety in the future. Either way the Steelers, to me, need help at both positions. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/9/3965492/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-xavier-rhodes-cb-florida-state-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>18. Dallas Cowboys - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78282/d-j-fluker" class="sbn-auto-link">D.J. Fluker</a>, OT, Alabama</b></p>
<p>I think Fluker is another player, like Eifert and Mingo, who is very well liked around the league, and especially by coaches. Everything you hear is that Fluker has tremendous energy, and a passion for football. Selecting Fluker, also happens to allow the Cowboys to cut Doug Free, or force him to take a huge pay cut which is important because moving forward the Cowboys are in salary cap purgatory. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/25/3914708/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-dj-fluker-ol-alabama-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>19. New York Giants - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78281/chance-warmack" class="sbn-auto-link">Chance Warmack</a>, G, Alabama</b></p>
<p>If I had to take a guess at the Giants "row of players" that they are targeting it would look like this (in order -- on players I think could actually be available).</p>
<p>Fluker, Warmack, Rhodes. I think those are the guys they are targeting. Rhodes has not been connected to the Giants, but he profiles so well to what they look for (ACC - check; secondary - check; size and speed - check, production - check; has not been connected to the Giants - check), that I'd be surprised if he was available and got passed by.</p>
<p>I would guess Eifert, Ogletree, Carradine, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/38229/datone-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">Datone Jones</a>, maybe <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134829/d-j-hayden" class="sbn-auto-link">D.J. Hayden</a> are in the next row. But that's just a guess.</p>
<p>In this scenario Warmack is available and he's the pick. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/16/3873968/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-chance-warmack-g-alabama-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>20. Chicago Bears - D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston</b></p>
<p>Tough projection because I have no idea how teams feel about his freak injury. I think the Bears cornerbacks are good, but have age. They are good at defensive end and linebacker. Even though they lost Brian Urlacher they signed D.J. Williams, so I don't think linebacker is the way to go here.</p>
<p><b>21. Cincinnati Bengals - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77308/kenny-vaccaro" class="sbn-auto-link">Kenny Vaccaro</a>, S, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-longhorns" class="sbn-auto-link">Texas Longhorns</a></b></p>
<p>Fills the biggest need on a team that should be in win-now mode. I think they could even make a move up for him. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/13/3979818/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-kenny-vaccaro-s-texas-longhorns-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>22. St. Louis Rams - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113219/deandre-hopkins" class="sbn-auto-link">DeAndre Hopkins</a>, WR, Clemson</b></p>
<p>They been linked to him heavily. He's a potential first-round guy, even though I'm not a 100 percent sold that the Rams go wide receiver after doing that early twice last year with Brian Quick and Chris Givens. Offensive line makes sense to me, too.</p>
<p><b>23. Minnesota Vikings - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84654/manti-te-o" class="sbn-auto-link">Manti Te'o</a>, LB, Minnesota Vikings</b></p>
<p>This pick makes sense to me. He goes to a team where he's not the star, where the media coverage isn't as crazy as it is in either Chicago or New York, and the fact that both <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/11639/harrison-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Harrison Smith</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/49599/kyle-rudolph" class="sbn-auto-link">Kyle Rudolph</a> have come in and produced early probably gives the Vikings some comfort about the projection of Notre Dame players. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/19/3886166/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-norte-dame-linebacker-manti-teo-scouting-report/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p>2<b>4. Indianapolis Colts - Tank Carradine, DE/OLB, Florida State</b></p>
<p>They need pass rushers. They went heavy on offense last year, I think they go defense here. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/3/2/4050522/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-tank-carradine-de-florida-state-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>25. Minnesota Vikings - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158468/cordarrelle-patterson" class="sbn-auto-link">Cordarrelle Patterson</a>, WR, Tennessee</b></p>
<p>I think Patterson is more like <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/10146/percy-harvin" class="sbn-auto-link">Percy Harvin</a> than Tavon Austin is. Patterson is an offensive weapon, which the Vikings need.</p>
<p><b>26. Green Bay Packers - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/111911/matt-elam" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Elam</a>, S, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-gators" class="sbn-auto-link">Florida Gators</a></b></p>
<p>The one thing that has come out about the Packers is that they want to get tougher. I'm not sure there's a tougher player in the draft than Matt Elam. He also fills a need. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/19/4004480/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-matt-elam-s-florida-gators-scouting-report-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>27. Houston Texans-Menelik Watson, OL, Florida State</b></p>
<p>Lance Zierlein who is very well dialed in, says that Watson won't get past 27th overall. Zierlein also happens to know more about the Texans than probably anyone around. I'll take the bait. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/21/4012628/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-menelik-watson-ot-florida-state-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>28. Denver Broncos - Bjeorn Werner, DE, Florida State</b></p>
<p>Good value here. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/1/21/3893474/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-bjeorn-warner-florida-state-Seminoles-scouting-report/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>29. New England Patriots (Ttrade with Jacksonville) - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel" class="sbn-auto-link">E.J. Manuel</a>, QB, FSU</b></p>
<p>Manuel is a guy with a lot of tools who also has interviewed very well with teams. The Patriots don't have a ton of picks and could move back a few spots (the Jaguars pick very early in round two) and grab the cornerback they want.</p>
<p><b>30. Atlanta Falcons - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/89462/desmond-trufant" class="sbn-auto-link">Desmond Trufant</a>, CB, Washington</b></p>
<p>I'd be surprised if Atlanta moved up as far as everyone is predicting after doing so a couple of years ago. They could use cornerback help and this is good value for Trufant, who is very solid but I don't think will ever be great. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/3/4/4062502/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-desmond-trufant-cb-washington-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p><b>31. San Francisco 49ers - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78675/jonathan-cyprien" class="sbn-auto-link">Jonathan Cyprien</a>, S, Florida International</b></p>
<p>The 49ers have way too many picks to stand pat. I think they move up for some player, I just had a hard time figuring out who that would be. Their evaluations have been very against the grain -- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36926/aldon-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Aldon Smith</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/48928/a-j-jenkins" class="sbn-auto-link">A.J. Jenkins</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37388/lamichael-james" class="sbn-auto-link">LaMichael James</a> were all guys who weren't nearly as high on the consensus boards as they were on the 49ers board.</p>
<p>AMENDED: I had two people read over this and between the three of us no one caught that I missed mocking Shariff Floyd in the draft. </p>
<p>Let's make Floyd the top player the 49ers move up to grab. </p>
<p><b>32. Baltimore Ravens - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36657/arthur-brown" class="sbn-auto-link">Arthur Brown</a>, LB, Kansas State</b></p>
<p>Ozzie Newsome does a great job, BUT in the first round he has been very need-based in my estimation. The Ravens three biggest needs to me are linebacker, wide receiver and safety. I think they go linebacker here with Rolando McClain's recent arrest and the fact that Arthur Brown and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78717/kevin-minter" class="sbn-auto-link">Kevin Minter</a> are two of the best players available here. [<a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/2/12/3978844/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-arthur-brown-lb-kansas-state-new-york-giants/in/3636703" target="_blank">Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/25/4263338/2013-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-giants-big-blue-viewJesse Bartolis2013-04-24T20:40:00-04:002013-04-24T20:40:00-04:00Mock Draft: Mayock's choice for Giants a stunner
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<p>Mike Mayock of NFL Network has given the Giants a surprising player with the 19th overall selection in his final 2013 NFL Mock Draft.</p> <p>This late in the NFL Draft process I hardly believed it was possible to be surprised by any name that was associated with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> at No. 19 in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Then NFL Network analyst <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="#">Mike Mayock</a> came out with his <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts/mike-mayock/171006">final mock draft</a>.</p>
<p>Mayock's shocking selection for the Giants? Syracuse offensive lineman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75637/justin-pugh">Justin Pugh</a>. Mayock writes:</p>
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<p>I think this is a great fit for what the Giants need. The right side of their offensive line is getting older, and this kid is a technician. I don't care about his 32-inch arms. I care about his footwork, his angles, his understanding of the game. His versatility will make the Giants a better football team.</p>
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<p>Tony Pauline of TFY Draft Insider has the versatile Pugh, who scouts think can play anywhere along the offensive line, ranked <a target="_blank" href="http://www.draftinsider.net/rankings">77th on his Big Board</a>. In his analysis of Pugh it is obvious <a target="_blank" href="http://Pugh%20has%20drawn%20mixed%20reviews%20from%20NFL%20scouts.%20At%20the%20top%20of%20his%20game,%20he%20can%20be%20a%20very%20good%20zone-blocking%20guard%20or%20tackle,%20but%20Pugh%20must%20improve%20his%20playing%20strength%20to%20earn%20a%20starting%20job%20in%20the%20NFL.">Pauline is not as enamored with Pugh</a> as Mayock is. Pauline writes:</p>
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<p>Pugh has drawn mixed reviews from NFL scouts. At the top of his game, he can be a very good zone-blocking guard or tackle, but Pugh must improve his playing strength to earn a starting job in the NFL.</p>
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<p>Thoughts on this laatest name to be tossed into the mix for the Giants at No. 19?</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/24/4263286/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayock-select-a-surprise-for-the-new-york-giantsEd Valentine2013-04-24T14:27:40-04:002013-04-24T14:27:40-04:002013 NFL Mock Draft: Giants' picks in 7-rounders
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<p>Here are a pair of seven-round mock drafts for you to peruse while you wait anxiously for the real NFL Draft to begin Thursday.</p> <p>I know you are sick and tired of mock drafts. For a little while longer, however, that is all we have. Here are a pair of seven-round efforts for you to chew on. See what you think of the haul for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> in each of these.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000162248/article/2013-nfl-draft-sevenround-mock-forecasts-every-pick-1-to-254">NFL.com</a> (Josh Norris)</h5>
<p>Round 1 (19th) -- Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State</p>
<p>Round 2 (49th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/137990/darius-slay">Darius Slay</a>, CB, Mississippi State</p>
<p>Round 3 (81st) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84441/brian-winters">Brian Winters</a>, OG, Kent State</p>
<p>Round 4 (116th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113936/le-veon-bell">Le'Veon Bell</a>, RB, Michigan State</p>
<p>Round 5 (152nd) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75900/nick-kasa">Nick Kasa</a>, TE, Colorado</p>
<p>Round 6 (187th) -- Nikell Robey, CB, USC</p>
<p>Round 7 (225th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114289/anthony-mccloud">Anthony McCloud</a>, DT, Florida State</p>
<p>Round 7 (253rd, compensatory) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/143622/john-lotulelei">John Lotulelei</a>, LB, UNLV</p>
<p><b>Valentine's View:</b> I love the value in rounds 3-5 here. Winters is considered a starting-caliber guard in the NFL. Bell would provide nice depth at running back. Kasa is a 269-pounder who is an excellent blocker and has the potential to become a quality receiver.</p>
<h5><a target="_blank" href="http://www.drafttek.com/2013-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp">Draft Tek </a></h5>
<p>Round 1 (19th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/87393/xavier-rhodes">Xavier Rhodes</a>, CB, Florida State</p>
<p>Round 2 (49th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36657/arthur-brown">Arthur Brown</a>, LB, Kansas State</p>
<p>Round 3 (81st) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78881/d-j-swearinger">D.J. Swearinger</a>, FS, South Carolina</p>
<p>Round 4 (116th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36913/zaviar-gooden">Zaviar Gooden</a>, OLB, Missouri</p>
<p>Round 5 (152nd) -- Matt Scott, QB, Arizona</p>
<p>Round 6 (187th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115062/manase-foketi">Manase Foketi</a>, OT, West Texas A&M</p>
<p>Round 7 (225th) -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77386/stansly-maponga">Stansly Maponga</a>, DE, TCU</p>
<p>Round 7 (253rd, compensatory) -- T.J. More, WR, Missouri</p>
<p><b>Valentine's View:</b> The pick that leaps off the page is the selection of Brown in the second round. Whether he can eventually play in the middle or is a weak-side linebacker, I think Giants' fans would jump for joy if Brown were selected at 49. Draft Tek has also gone the developmental quarterback route by taking Scott, a player <a target="_blank" href="http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/QB/Matt-Scott">Draft Insider believes has starting potential</a> at the NFL level.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/24/4261776/2013-nfl-mock-draft-new-yrok-giants-arthur-brown-tank-carradine-matt-scott-nick-kasaEd Valentine2013-04-24T07:27:31-04:002013-04-24T07:27:31-04:00Mock Draft: Ed tries predicting the first round
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<p>Ed tries his hand at figuring out what will happen in the first round of the 2013 NFL Mock Draft, and learns just how unpredictable the draft will be.</p> <p>All of you draftniks around here have been having your fun for months now. And our man Jesse Bartolis has done a great job spear-heading our 2013 NFL Draft coverage, with prospect profiles, his seven-round mock draft and a Big Board. You didn't think I would let the entire pre-draft process slide by without dropping in my own 2013 NFL Mock Draft, did you?</p>
<p>[<b>Related:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/22/4248722/2013-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-giants-7-round-mock-draft">Jesse's 7-round Giants mock draft</a>]</p>
<p>So, here is my effort. What I have done here is try to read the tea leaves the best I can and come up with what I think each team will do. This is not necessarily what I would do, but what I think could realistically happen based on the information currently available.</p>
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<p>Of course, there are no trades listed below. Since there will likely be a whole slew of those with many teams rumored to be trying to move down, and the San Francisco 49ers apparently trying to move up, accurately predicting what will happen is almost impossible.</p>
<p>The possible spots for trades. The Oakland Raiders at No. 3, Philadelphia Eagles at No. 4 and Detroit LIons at No. 5 are all rumored to want to move. The Miami Dolphins could want out of the 12th pick. The Jets could want out of the 13th pick they got from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p>
<p>You will see, of course, that I have selected Florida State defensive end Tank Carradine for the New York Giants. Whether I would make this pick myself or not (and in this scenario I would) that choice is simply based on the buzz about the team's interest in Carradine. It's too much for me to ignore.</p>
<table class="sbn-data-table"><tbody>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td colspan="7"><center><b>ROUND 1<br></b></center></td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center"><b>#</b></td>
<td align="left"><b>Team</b></td>
<td align="left"><b>Player</b></td>
<td align="center"><b>Pos.</b></td>
<td align="left"><b>College</b></td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">1</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Chiefs</a></td>
<td align="left">Luke Joeckel</td>
<td align="center">OT</td>
<td align="left">Texas A&M</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">2</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a></td>
<td align="left">Dion Jordan</td>
<td align="left">DE/OLB<br>
</td>
<td align="center">Oregon<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">3</td>
<td align="left"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a></td>
<td align="left">Shariff Floyd</td>
<td align="left">DT</td>
<td align="center">Florida</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">4</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Eagles</a></td>
<td align="left">Star Lotulelei<br>
</td>
<td align="left">DT<br>
</td>
<td align="center">Utah<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">5</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a></td>
<td align="left">Eric Fisher <br>
</td>
<td align="left">OT<br>
</td>
<td align="center">Central Michigan<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">6</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Browns</a></td>
<td align="left">Dee Milliner</td>
<td align="left">CB</td>
<td align="center">Alabama</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">7</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a></td>
<td align="left">Lane Johnson</td>
<td align="left">OT</td>
<td align="center">Oklahoma</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">8</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Bills</a></td>
<td align="left">Ryan Nassib</td>
<td align="left">QB</td>
<td align="center">Syracuse</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">9</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a></td>
<td align="left">Barkevious Mingo</td>
<td align="left">DE/OLB</td>
<td align="center">LSU</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">10</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tennessee Titans</a></td>
<td align="left">D.J. Fluker</td>
<td align="left">OT</td>
<td align="center">Alabama</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">11</td>
<td align="left"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a></td>
<td align="left">Chance Warmack</td>
<td align="left">OG</td>
<td align="center">Alabama</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">12</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a></td>
<td align="left">Tyler Eifert</td>
<td align="left">TE</td>
<td align="center">Notre Dame</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">13</td>
<td align="left">
<a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets </a><span class="sbn-auto-link">(From TAM)</span><a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link"><br></a>
</td>
<td align="left">Tavon Austin</td>
<td align="left">WR</td>
<td align="center">West Virginia</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">14</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Carolina Panthers</a></td>
<td align="left">Sheldon Richardson</td>
<td align="left">DT</td>
<td align="center">Missouri</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">15</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Saints</a></td>
<td align="left">Ezekiel Ansah</td>
<td align="left">DE/OLB<br>
</td>
<td align="center">BYU<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">16</td>
<td align="left"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a></td>
<td align="left">Kenny Vaccaro</td>
<td align="left">S</td>
<td align="center">Texas</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">17</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Steelers</a></td>
<td align="left">Jarvis Jones</td>
<td align="left">LB</td>
<td align="center">Georgia</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">18</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a></td>
<td align="left">Jonathan Cooper<br>
</td>
<td align="left">OG<br>
</td>
<td align="center">North Carolina<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">19</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a></td>
<td align="left">Tank Carradine</td>
<td align="left">DE</td>
<td align="center">Florida State</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">20</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a></td>
<td align="left">Xavier Rhodes</td>
<td align="left">CB</td>
<td align="center">Florida State</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">21</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a></td>
<td align="left">Desmond Trufant</td>
<td align="left">CB</td>
<td align="center">Washington</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">22</td>
<td align="left">
<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a> (From WAS)</td>
<td align="left">DeAndre Hopkins</td>
<td align="left">WR</td>
<td align="center">Clemson</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">23</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Vikings</a></td>
<td align="left">Alec Ogletree</td>
<td align="left">LB</td>
<td align="center">Georgia</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">24</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indianapolis Colts</a></td>
<td align="left">D.J. Hayden<br>
</td>
<td align="left">CB<br>
</td>
<td align="center">Houston<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">25</td>
<td align="left">
<a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Vikings</a> (From SEA)</td>
<td align="left">Sylvester Williams</td>
<td align="left">DT<br>
</td>
<td align="center">North Carolina<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">26</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a></td>
<td align="left">Matt Elam</td>
<td align="left">S</td>
<td align="center">Florida</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">27</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a></td>
<td align="left">Cordarrelle Patterson</td>
<td align="left">WR</td>
<td align="center">Tennessee</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">28</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a></td>
<td align="left">Bjoern Werner</td>
<td align="left">DE</td>
<td align="center">Florida State</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">29</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a></td>
<td align="left">Datone Jones</td>
<td align="left">DE</td>
<td align="center">UCLA</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">30</td>
<td align="left"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Falcons</a></td>
<td align="left">Jamar Taylor</td>
<td align="left">CB</td>
<td align="center">Boise State</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td align="center">31</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Francisco 49ers</a></td>
<td align="left">Jonathan Cyprien</td>
<td align="left">S</td>
<td align="center">Florida International</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td align="center">32</td>
<td align="left"><a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Baltimore Ravens</a></td>
<td align="left">Manti Te'o</td>
<td align="left">LB</td>
<td align="center">Notre Dame</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/24/4244284/2013-nfl-mock-draft-big-blue-view-new-york-giants-tank-carradineEd Valentine2013-04-22T11:32:38-04:002013-04-22T11:32:38-04:002013 NFL Draft Rumors: D.J. Hayden to Giants?
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<img alt="D.J. Hayden" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/4JvpQjowciMZ000OhCEuuS22J4Q=/0x71:733x560/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11944167/usatsi_5554100.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>D.J. Hayden | Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Todd McShay of ESPN has released a revised mock draft with a new name connected to the New York Giants.</p> <p>Todd McShay of ESPN has <a target="_blank" href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9197049/2013-nfl-draft-todd-mcshay-mock-draft-update">tossed a new name into the hopper</a> for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> with the 19th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. In mock draft revised due to the <span>Darrelle Revis</span> trade, McShay has given the Giants fast-rising Houston cornerback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134829/d-j-hayden">D.J. Hayden</a>.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="#">Mike Mayock</a> of NFL Network recently elevated Hayden to the top spot among cornerbacks in this draft class, surpassing <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112706/dee-milliner">Dee Milliner</a> of Alabama.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects"> Mayock has Hayden No. 14</a> on his list of the top 100 prospects.</p>
<p>SB Nation's Mocking The Draft is not nearly as high on Hayden as Mayock or McShay, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft">ranking him 75th on its Big Board</a>.</p>
<p>In a recent scouting report on Hayden, however, SB Nation's Dan Kadar acknowledged that <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/16/4230670/d-j-hayden-2013-nfl-draft-scouting-report">Hayden is moving up draft boards</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph6">So how exactly did Hayden become the hottest name in the 2013 NFL Draft? Immediately after his pro day, four teams scheduled him for a private workout and seven teams scheduled a visit.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph7">That number has likely only gone up. Adam Caplan of SiriusXM and TheSidelineView.com notes that Hayden <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/statuses/323872386468417537" target="blank">visited</a> the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> on Monday and his medial reports came back very good.</p>
<p>It won't be a surprise now to see Hayden taken in the first 50 picks of the draft.</p>
</blockquote>
<p><b>Valentine's View:</b> It is really impossible to say if the Giants have Hayden ranked ahead of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/89462/desmond-trufant">Desmond Trufant</a> (Washington), Jamar Taylor (Boise State) or <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/87393/xavier-rhodes">Xavier Rhodes</a> (Florida State). It would not be a stunner, however, if the Giants do select a cornerback at No. 19 -- or at some point on Day 2 of the draft. They have numbers at that position, but beyond <span>Prince Amukamara</span> the quality is questionable.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/22/4252416/2013-nfl-mock-draft-d-j-hayden-new-york-giants-todd-mcshayEd Valentine2013-04-22T08:08:30-04:002013-04-22T08:08:30-04:002013 NFL Mock Draft: SBN arms Giants with a Tank
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<img alt="Tank Carradine" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/WkI5AQcPV1JKJ2KDK3GLdCOvY3o=/0x48:801x582/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11932063/uspw_5497812.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Tank Carradine</figcaption>
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<p>Tank Carradine of Florida State is once again Mocking The Draft's choice for the Giants with the 19th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.</p> <p>Throughout mock drafts over the past couple of months, SB Nation analysts Dan Kadar and Matthew Fairburn have consistently selected Florida State defensive end Tank Carradine for the New York Giants with the 19th overall selection. Today, with the draft just days away,<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/22/4250052/2013-nfl-mock-draft"> Kadar is sticking with that selection</a>, once again giving the Giants Carradine in his latest mock draft.</p>
<p>Kadar writes:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>If the Giants can't happen to get Ezekiel Ansah, Carradine is a nice consolation. He ran well at his personal workout last week and projects out as a good right end prospect. He can rush the passer and has the functional strength to play the run well.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>[<b>Related:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/3/2/4050522/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-tank-carradine-de-florida-state-new-york-giants/in/3636703">Carradine Prospect Profile</a>]</p>
<p>The Giants <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl-draft/2013/4/20/4246592/2013-nfl-draft-new-york-giants-tank-carradine-workout/in/4006425">did not attend Carradine's personal Pro Day</a> Saturday, during which he ran a 4.75 40-yard dash. It would likely be a mistake, however, to read that as a lack of interest. The word you hear over and over in connection to the Giants' approach to the draft is that they are very "coy" about their intentions, and they often do not visit with the player they take in the first round.</p>
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